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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Doctoral Degree Program |
Doctor of Education (EdD) | San Diego, California

A DOCTORATE IN TESOL IS YOUR PATHWAY TO GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

Alliant TESOL doctoral program in California is designed to meet the ever-increasing demand for specialists in Teaching English
to Speakers of Other Languages in schools, universities, government, independent agencies
and other organizations throughout the world. Alliant's doctorate in TESOLprogram in San Diego prepares respected practitioner-scholars with a focus on:

TESOL theory and methodology

Applied EFL and ESL research

Design, implementation, evaluation and administration of second language programs

Curriculum and materials development

Cultural, sociolinguistic and psycholinguistic factors of second language acquisition

Integration of technology in second language teaching

Teacher training

MAKE A GLOBAL IMPACT WITH ALLIANT'S TESOL DOCTORAL PROGRAM

Alliant's TESOL doctoral alumni play key leadership roles in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and English as a Second Language (ESL) academic
programs at colleges and universities worldwide, including holding faculty and program director
positions. In addition, TESOL doctoral graduates uniquely understand the dynamic needs of English language learners and are well-suited to
address national and international language policies as part of government and other
institutional agencies. Graduates also work to develop texts and other learning materials
that benefit English language learners and instructors.

TESOL DOCTORATE PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

The Doctorate of Education in TESOL Program prepares students to:

Acquire a strong theoretical knowledge base in TESOL, second language acquisition,
and applied linguistics research

Acquire the ability to apply TESOL and second language acquisition theory and research
to TESOL methodology

Acquire the ability to read, interpret, and evaluate professional literature

Acquire the ability to conduct and evaluate original field research and present the
findings

Acquire a deep understanding of the role of linguistics and the impact of social and
cultural factors in learning and teaching a second language

Acquire a strong knowledge base in TESOL program design, development, and evaluation

Acquire the ability to integrate technology into TESOL teaching and learning